Brewers Snap Losing Streak
William Contreras's Homer Fuels Brewers' 9-4 Victory Over Braves, Snapping Losing Streak
The Milwaukee Brewers exploded for eight runs in the second inning Sunday and never looked back, beating the Atlanta Braves 9-4 to snap a three-game losing streak. William Contreras led the way with a three-run homer — hit at 110 mph and traveling 408 feet — finishing 4-for-5 with three RBIs, according to MLB.com.
The win let the NL Central-leading Brewers salvage one game of their three-game series against the NL East-leading Braves. It was one of several notable results across the league on Sunday, with the Cincinnati Reds winning a series at Yankee Stadium and the Miami Marlins improving to 14-4 in June.
Brewers Starter Robert Gasser Delivers Career Outing
Left-hander Robert Gasser backed the Brewers' offensive burst with six strong innings. He gave up just two runs on four hits and tied a career high with seven strikeouts, per Newsday. It was his first win since May 15, 2024. The Brewers totaled 13 hits on the day, with Contreras scoring twice.
Braves starter Bryce Elder took the loss after failing to escape the second inning. The Brewers matched their season high for runs in a single frame. NBC Sports noted the Brewers expect veteran Brandon Woodruff to return to the rotation Monday, and Gasser may shift to a multi-inning relief role despite Sunday's strong showing.
Chase Burns Extends Win Streak to Eight, Stuns Yankees
Cincinnati rookie Chase Burns pitched five innings and improved to 9-1 as the Reds beat New York 4-1. At 23 years old, Burns is the first Red to win eight straight decisions since Tom Browning in 1989, according to NBC Sports. He now holds a 2.00 ERA and 102 strikeouts on the season, ranking second in MLB wins.
The Yankees went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position and stole six bases but could not convert them into runs. Manager Terry Francona praised his young ace after the game. "He's a really smart kid," Francona said. "You just try not to give him too much and overwhelm him." The Reds have now won a series at Yankee Stadium twice in the last three seasons.
Marlins Go 14-4 in June With Third Straight Sweep
The Miami Marlins beat San Francisco 2-1 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep and reach an MLB-best 14-4 record for June, per Miami Herald. Miami has done it with one of baseball's lowest payrolls, leaning on a bullpen that ranks fourth-lowest in ERA and aggressive baserunning.
Manager Clayton McCullough credited the full lineup. "If you look at how we're producing offensively, we're doing it in a lot of different ways," he said. "Our bat quality up and down the lineup has been good." The run comes despite placing slugger Liam Hicks, who has 13 home runs, on the injured list with a back strain.
Tigers Sweep White Sox, Rays Rally Past Nationals
Detroit completed a three-game sweep of Chicago when Matt Vierling hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning for a 5-4 win, according to MLB.com. The sweep tightens the Wild Card race and puts pressure on more teams ahead of the July trade deadline.
In St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay outfielder Jonny DeLuca hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the 7th inning to beat Washington 4-3. "I had swung and missed on the first one, so kind of just sitting on it and ended up barreling it up," DeLuca said. The win pushed the Rays to a 26-10 home record at Tropicana Field, the best in MLB, per the Associated Press.
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